Band 6

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
• 14 inpatient and outpatient locations, serving a total community of 1.3 million people
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Stonewall Diversity Champions, and Disability Confident Employer - Level 2

Specialist Adult Speech and Language Therapist

• Band 6
• Community
• Full and part time hours considered

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit two qualified Speech and Language Therapists with a clinical interest in adults. The service currently covers the Adur, Arun, Chanctonbury, and Worthing areas. The caseload is mainly acquired and progressive neurological conditions but also includes other health conditions as well as adult stammering. The successful candidates will need to demonstrate experience and knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of patients who have acquired communication and swallowing problems following neurological events. You will ideally have completed dysphagia competencies at Level B RCSLT Dysphagia competency and be working through your Level C RCSLT Dysphagia competency. You will have experience of low and high tech AAC. The role requires travel across the community so car drivers/owners are required.

This job is for enthusiastic and motivated clinicians with very good communication, organisational and time management skills. Regular one to one supervision will be provided and there will also be opportunities to participate in peer group supervision, regular in-service meetings and our service clinical forums. We also have a good social support network.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description
• Personal Specification
• Staff Benefits Brochure
• About Us

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